Monday Morning Drug Bust

(05/02/16) - The Tamaqua Police, State Police, and Schuylkill County District Attorney's Drug Task Force were busy Monday morning rounding up drug suspects in the Tamaqua area.

According to the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office, authorities were looking for 28 suspects.

The raids began around 6:30am.

More details as they come available.

North Schuylkill Hosts "Stand Against Racism Assembly"

On Friday, North Schuylkill Jr/Sr High School hosted a special assembly in honor of “Stand Against Racism”.

Drive In Movies Returning to the Schuylkill Mall

For those who love going to the Drive In will be happy to hear that the Drive In Movies will be returning at the Schuylkill Mall.

Pottsville Native Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Anthony Kelly, of Pottsville, on Saturday signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

North Schuylkill to Honor Long-Time Baseball Coach

On Saturday, May 7th, the North Schuylkill School District will be holding a pre-game ceremony to honor long-time baseball coach Robert Wetzel.

No Injuries in Rollover Crash Friday Afternoon

Just after 5:00pm Friday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to 10 Main Blvd, Brandonville for a motor vehicle accident with rollover.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Municipality: Union Township

ROAD NAME: Artistes Road
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Columbia County Line
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 05/09/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/13/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Union Township

ROAD NAME: Evert's Flats
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Nuremberg
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 05/02/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Union Twp

ROAD NAME: Evert's Flats
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Nuremberg
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 04/25/2016 Est. Completion Date: 04/29/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Mahanoy Township

ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (Frackville) AND Exit 131 (PA 54)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.

START DATE: 05/02/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Mahanoy Township

ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (Frackville) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.

START DATE: 05/09/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/13/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Frailey & Foster Twps.

ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north or south. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

START DATE: 04/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: West Penn Township

ROAD NAME: PA 309/West Penn Pike
BETWEEN: Owl Creek Road AND Lehigh County Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

START DATE: 04/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Wayne Township

ROAD NAME: PA 443/Fair Road
BETWEEN: Front Street AND PA 125/North Tulpehocken Street
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

START DATE: 04/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: East Norwegian, Norwegian, North Manheim & West Brunswick townships, City of Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Deer Lake & Port Clinton boroughs

ROAD NAME: PA 61/Centre Turnpike
BETWEEN: Ann Street AND Race Street
Type of Work: Sweeping
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime

RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on PA 61 north or south. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

START DATE: 04/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: City of Pottsville, Mechanicsville, Port Carbon & New Philadelphia boroughs, East Norwegian & Blythe townships

ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND Ferndale Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

START DATE: 04/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 05/06/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Knoebels Opens For It's 90th Season Saturday

Elysburg, PA – It all started on July 4, 1926 with a carousel, a pool, and a few food stands. Fast-forward to 2016: 90 years later and Knoebels Amusement Resort still offers free admission, free parking, free picnic facilities and free entertainment. It is also still owned and operated by the Knoebel family. The resort in Central Pennsylvania has grown over the years to now include 63 rides; 35 unique food stands; a 900,000 gallon pool; two campgrounds; a golf course; and a plethora of gift shops, games and attractions.

Throughout the years, Knoebels has added both brand new attractions and classic rides of days gone by. Many visitors relish in the ability to experience amusement park rides of their childhood, or witness their children or grandchildren enjoying those same rides. Its classic wooden roller coasters have attracted visitors from all over the world, its new steel roller coaster appeals to the upside down thrill seeker in the family, and its 100+ year old Grand Carousel is consistently ranked among the finest. For some, the best ride at Knoebels is the food – It also consistently wins the industry’s top honors for best amusement park food in the world.

According to Knoebels’ public relations director Stacy Ososkie, this offseason, Knoebels has placed a heavy emphasis on bettering its current features.

“In general, there are three levels of improvements that are made at Knoebels,” said Ososkie. “One is a project like last season’s addition of Impulse – a brand new steel roller coaster near the entrance of the park was easily recognizable. The second is an upgrade that would be noticed by park enthusiasts who have memorized many aspects of the park, such as an upgrade to a well-known building or ride. The third is equally as important, but rarely recognizable by the public – that is adding infrastructure to ensure the future needs of the park can be met, and restoring structures or rides so that what we have now can exist for years to come.”

In addition to celebrating 90 years of family fun, a number of upgrades are being made to well-known structures in the park including its award-winning wooden roller coasters, its classic Haunted Mansion, and foods stands. Its laser tag game area will double in size and utilize new equipment, and the Galleon, a family pirate ship ride, will be replaced by a brand new version. The park will also host a record high of over 25 special events this season.

“Knoebels is proud to be a place all ages can enjoy, and is looking forward to the next 90 years,” added Ososkie.

Upcoming North Schuylkill Spring Concert Schedule

Upcoming North Schuylkill Spring Concert Schedule

Man Facing Theft and Drug Charges

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against James Brown, Scranton, related to two incidents in the 200 block of N. Broad Mountain Ave.

Two Face Drug Charges After Disburbance

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against Michael O’Boyle, Pottsville, and Debra Sewinsky, Ashland, after an incident on April 4th, 2016 at the Econo Lodge Motel, Frackville.

Big Diamond Races Cancelled for Friday Evening

MINERSVILLE – Those pesky April showers that bring May flowers found northeastern Pennsylvania on Friday and along with an unfavorable weather forecast, Big Diamond Speedway promoter Jake Smulley has cancelled tonight’s racing card.

Pilgrim's Pride Chicken Recall

WASHINGTON, On Tuesday, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, recalled approximately 4,568,080 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including plastic, wood, rubber, and metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday.

PennDOT Announces First Use of Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced it will be activating a new type of left turn signal that has been proven to improve left turn safety at intersections.

Abatement Work to Begin at Schuylkill County Courthouse

Early this year some concerns relating to Radon in the Schuylkill County Courthouse were raised and the Board of Commissioners responded proactively by engaging a professional environment firm to test and subsequently propose an abatement plan.